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About Dean

Dean Gilbert is a Science/STEM Consultant for EDU Consulting LLC. In this position, he administers school, district, county, state and national professional learning, leadership and strategic planning programs to improve science instruction and student achievement for all students including English Learners, Special Education and Alternative Education. Dean creates and provides innovative professional development and curriculum support to public school districts, charter, private and parochial schools, develops technology systems to improve teaching and learning, and works collaboratively with community-based, informal science, non-profit and parent organizations to improve student achievement.

He has extensive experience in science education from the classroom to the statewide level, as a secondary science teacher, district science coordinator, county science coordinator, consultant/program director on statewide projects, and as a Past President and Board Member for the California Science Teachers Association. These experiences have enabled Dean to set policy and help shape California science reform efforts for over 43 years in the areas of standards development, instructional materials adoption, assessment, and curriculum reform.

Dean is experienced at building collaborations among community and corporate business leaders, forming partnerships, developing STEM-related resources and gaining financial support for schools, districts and statewide efforts. For example, under Dean’s direction, the Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair evolved from a small venue with a budget of $6,000 to an elaborate, multi-faceted event (with a budget of $130,000) for some 4,000 students, parents, teachers, community/business leaders.